Paul Ricketts – Ironic Infinity

*** One of this show’s main topics was comedy itself, asking if “funny isn’t enough” for a stand up. So, is it? This show was funny. I enjoyed it. Is that enough? It’s certainly better than some hours I’ve spent … Read More

Mark Little :- THEbullsh*tARTIST

2 Stars

**

I have to say I was unsure of what to expect going to see Mark Little after a number of years of not seeing him. Little was one of the first alternative comedians in his native Australia, … Read More

Thom Tuck Goes Straight-to-DVD

*****

You might have seen this show last year. If you didn’t you now have no excuse because it’s on for free (though you can make a donation at the end). And just because it’s free doesn’t mean … Read More

The Fitzrovia Radio Hour

***

Walking into the auditorium, the layout of the set immediately grabs your attention. Props and hats abound. We are transported back to the days of the 1940’s radio play. One by one the 5 performers are introduced, the males … Read More

Matt Forde: Eyes to the Right, Nose to the Left

3 Stars

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Given the pun in the title of his show, before I heard a word of Matt Forde’s hour, I knew two things. One it would be a politically based performance and it may well divide the room, … Read More

Bec Hill : Is More Afraid of You than You are of Her

5 Star

*****

It seems a strange career choice for someone who is scared of audience interaction to set out her career path to be a stand-up comedian. But then most comics are liars by trade so do I believe … Read More

NewsRevue – Canal Café Theatre

5 Star

*****

There are a number of constants each and every Fringe. Everywhere is uphill no matter which direction you are going, the weather is at best mixed and the Canal Café Theatre will turn out an excellent hour … Read More

Paul McCaffrey: Pills, Thrills and Belly Laughs

3 Star

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Paul McCaffrey was a comedian who crossed my radar last year when I was recommended to see him by those in the know.

I took their advice and thoroughly enjoyed his show so looked forward to see … Read More

Deborah Frances-White: Cult Following

3 Star

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It ‘s been a couple of years since Ms Frances-White has graced the Fringe so I was interested to see that she was not doing one show but two!! Talk about making up for lost time.

In … Read More

Dan Mitchell – Free Egg

***

Dan Mitchell has lots of potential, which is usually a nice way of saying the show wasn’t very good. In this case, it’s not strictly true. There are some aspects in need of attention – overlong pauses … Read More